September 1987 - Center for Public Interest Polling

New Jerseyans are far from satisfied with the quality of the air they breathe and the water they drink, according to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll. The survey also finds that Garden State residents give state government low marks for the job it is doing protecting their environment, and are willing to pay for healthier air … Read more …

The latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll shows that the vast majority of New Jerseyans dramatically underestimate both the extent of the radon problem in the state as well as the possibility that their own homes are threatened by the colorless and’ odorless gas.

While slightly fewer New Jersey residents would oppose the building of a toxic waste treatment plant in their community than was the case one year ago, a clear majority would continue to oppose such a facility. Moreover, possible incentives people could be offered–such as financial compensation, health and safety assurances, or an increase in community … Read more …

New Jerseyans remain highly concerned about the problem of toxic and chemical materials both in their state and their home communities, and continue to be unimpressed with the job state government is doing in cleaning up hazardous materials.